Community Organizations
Rabbi Yisroel Altein tutoring Hallie, Samantha and Jack Cohen. Photo courtesy of Jed Cohen
Exploring the numbers
Studying community: Parents confront choices regarding formal Jewish education
By Adam Reinherz
Parent portraits give light to 2017 Greater Pittsburgh Jewish Community Study.
TransitionEnd of formal mourning period marked by special recitation
By Adam Reinherz
High HolidaysLocal rabbis grapple with massacre in preparing sermons for High Holidays
By Toby Tabachnick
Rabbi Ron Symons listens as National Public Radio legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg discusses her reporting on the Supreme Court. Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
Exploring jurisprudenceNational experts join local leaders in exploring First Amendment
By Adam Reinherz
Rabbi Ron Symons listens as National Public Radio legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg discusses her reporting on the Supreme Court. Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
October 2, 2019, 2:38 pm
National experts join local leaders in exploring First Amendment
Nina Totenberg headlines conference at Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh.
By Adam Reinherz
The Tree of Life synagogue building. Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis
October 2, 2019, 2:27 pm
Seedlings from ‘The Survivor Tree’ coming to Pittsburgh
Healing process continues with gift from afar.
By Adam Reinherz
Photos from ACAT displayed at Rodef Shalom highlight technical proficiency and coexistence (Photo provided by Mark Frank)
October 2, 2019, 12:58 pm
Photos by students at Arab/Jewish center in Israel show hope for the future
ACAT, modeled on Pittsburgh's Manchester Bidwell, brings inspiring exhibit to Rodef Shalom
By Toby Tabachnick
Dan Leger blew a shofar when Dor Hadash’s Torahs were walked to the Tree of Life building back in 2010. (Photo by Christopher Rolinson)
October 2, 2019, 12:09 pm
Pittsburgh, Parkland survivors to speak on forgiveness at JCC
Daniel Leger, who was seriously wounded during the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting last October, shares insights on moving forward.
By Toby Tabachnick
Daniel Leger, left, and Shternie Rosenfeld stand near the re-dedicated "Comfort Room" at the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office. Photo by Adam Reinherz
September 26, 2019, 12:22 pm
‘Comfort Room’ signals intended purpose at Medical Examiner’s Office
Collaborative efforts ensure language reflects aims at downtown space.
By Adam Reinherz
Bradley Orsini, Federation's director of Jewish Community Security, has assisted numerous congregations in recent months. (File photo)
September 26, 2019, 12:02 pm
Congregations prepare for High Holidays security
Federation staffer, executive directors and community members share strategies.
By Adam Reinherz
September 26, 2019, 11:45 am
End of formal mourning period marked by special recitation
“A. Malei Rahamim for the 11” chanted by Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers.
By Adam Reinherz
September 26, 2019, 11:00 am
Local rabbis grapple with massacre in preparing sermons for High Holidays
Anti-semitism, security concerns among topics to be discussed
By Toby Tabachnick
Kesher gathers in Frick Park for a reflective Yom Kippur walk. (Photo provided by Keshira haLev Fife)
September 26, 2019, 10:47 am
From social justice to ‘slacker service’ groups offer High Holiday alternatives
Thousands of Jewish Pittsburghers forgo attending traditional synagogues on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Fortunately, there are other options.
By Toby Tabachnick
Michele Rosenthal, Andrea Wedner and Cindy Snyder (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
September 20, 2019, 6:04 pm
Victims, community leaders share insights from Oct. 27 massacre
Upcoming events, such as the High Holidays and the one-year mark of the shooting, could be triggering, experts warn
By Toby Tabachnick
Website interface for Rauh Archive's new podcast. (Screenshot)
September 18, 2019, 3:48 pm
Rauh Archives’ podcast is a trek through Pittsburgh’s Jewish history
Rauh director hopes on demand nature of podcast will broaden accessibility of Archives
By Toby Tabachnick
Gov. Wolf pays respects at the Paneriai Memorial Museum in Lithuania. Photo courtesy of The Office of Governor Tom Wolf
September 18, 2019, 1:55 pm
Gov. Wolf visits Auschwitz-Birkenau, Lithuania
Pennsylvania governor memorializes local victims abroad.
By Adam Reinherz
The unnamed sculpture outside of Freehof Hall at Rodef Shalom Congregation. Photo by Adam Reinherz
September 18, 2019, 1:44 pm
Sculptor Kent Bloomer returns to Rodef Shalom
The Shadyside congregation hosted a program dedicated to one of its pieces.
By Adam Reinherz
Dr. Elizabeth Miller, Grant Oliphant and Doron Krakow (Photo by Toby Tabachnick)
September 11, 2019, 9:36 pm
JCC annual meeting emphasizes value of community connections
The community-based work of the JCC's Center for Loving Kindness was highlighted throughout the evening.
By Toby Tabachnick
The company of Pittsburgh Playback Theatre. (Photo provided by Sara Stock Mayo)
September 11, 2019, 9:06 pm
Playback Theatre promotes understanding through storytelling
Now in its 35th season, the improv group continues to bring its audiences' feelings and experiences to life on stage.
By Toby Tabachnick
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